table of contents green resources – 1 community and not-for-profit groups It’s not always easy to live in an One Green Resources – 2 The following is a list of the environmental Dedicated to preventing abuse and cruelty environmentally friendly manner and Community and resource groups found within Greater to animals, and promoting the well being be ‘green’. not-for-profit groups Sudbury. These groups are community- of animals in the Sudbury region. Programs based groups that are in the not-for-profit include pet adoption. This guide will showcase many options Two Government Groups and 9 sector. All these groups are working very that we have here in our own community Advisory Panels for the hard to help make Sudbury a healthy, Pet Save of Sudbury community. Inside you will City of greener community. Many of these groups www.petsave.ca find information on environmental groups, have monthly meeting or special events [email protected] resources and businesses that are working Three Green Recreation 12 and activities that you can take part in to 688-1094 hard to help keep our community green help green the city. A volunteer association that helps to and healthy. Four Environmental Events 14 find homes for cats and dogs that are and Initiatives animals & environment abandoned by giving them a “new leash You too can live in an environmentally on life”. Pet save has a no kill policy and friendly manner by thinking globally Five Green Transportation 16 Animal Advocates is looking for volunteers to help with and acting locally. Let this “green guide” [email protected] fundraisers such as a walk-a-thon as well as steer you in the world of environmental Six Green Living 17 Lara 671-9132 new foster parents for animals. alternatives for a healthier life. You can Green Businesses The Sudbury Animal Advocates serves to use this guide for shopping alternatives, advocate for the protection of all animals air, water and land resources as a reference guide to become involved Seven Reuse Centres 21 from injustice and suffering. They do this with one of the many diverse local through lobbying, direct action and public Canadian Lakes Loon Survey environmental groups, or to get more Eight Online Environmental 23 awareness. The SAA meets regularly at the www.bsc-eoc.org information on a variety of environmental Resources public library to discuss upcoming activities [email protected] topics. and events. Marlies or Dieter 522-3085 The Canadian Lakes Loon Survey is a long- Let this guide be your first step to helping This guide is intended to be a document Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter term, volunteer-based project that has been our planet and greening our community. provided for information purposes and www.gsshelter.ca monitoring the breeding success of loons Listed here are many groups in the is not intended as advice. Sudbury Basin 673-3647 on lakes across for 20 years. It Greater Sudbury area that are working Environmental Networking Initiative does Pick-up of stray and lost animals, tries to has been using loons as indicators of lake hard to bring you environmentally friendly not endorse any particular company or reunite lost pets and their owners, as well health affected by increased human activity products and services. Your choices are the organization listed. SBENI assumes no as provides adoption services. They provide on lakes through shoreline development key to a healthier community. responsibility for the information given, education programs on responsible pet and monitoring the improvements in the nor for the services provided by the listed ownership. water quality from acid rain. If you live by Keen to be Green provides many organizations and businesses. a lake, the CLLS is looking for more people environmental alternatives. We want you Society for Prevention Cruelty to to become volunteers for loon surveying on to know about them! You are the key to a aussi disponible en français Animals (SPCA) Sudbury Sudbury lakes. healthier community and we thank you for http://www.ospca.on.ca/ using this guide and taking steps towards [email protected] green living in the Greater Sudbury area. 566-9582

1 2 Clean Air Sudbury Earth Dancers- Denise Vitali Habitat for Humanity Sudbury Minnow Lake Restoration Group www.greatersudbury.ca/cleanairsudbury www.geocities.com/earthdancers www.habitatforhumanity.org www.minnowlake.ca 675-1151 ext. 5079 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Clean Air Sudbury is a non-profit, 674-0190 669-0624 John Lindsay 525-7526 community-based organization that is Since 1990, Earth Dancers has raised nearly A community–based project that is focused This group’s primary purpose has been primarily focused on improving local air $50,000 at annual benefit performances on building affordable housing for low- the improvement of water quality in quality and also reducing greenhouse gas for the Friends of the Earth, World Wildlife income families. Habitat for Humanity Minnow Lake. They have been involved emissions in the Sudbury area. Fund, Sudbury Vegetation Enhancement Sudbury has been around since 1996 and with environmental grassroots initiatives Programs include the “Trip reduction Technical Advisory Committee (VETAC) and has built two homes in Sudbury and is for over 20 years now. Efforts are also network” to help organizations reduce other environmental causes. This year will building a third next spring. directed at improving the area surrounding the amount of car trips made by a single be their 15th anniversary environmental the lake and the creation of park land and person in a vehicle and promote carpooling benefit show. Junction Creek recreational facilities. Programs include 1st and public transportation alternatives. www.junctioncreek.com Annual Tour de Sudbury bicycle ride in July be a keener [email protected] of 2005 and Minnow Lake days. be a keener: When boiling a pot of water, putting a lid Carrie 675-8743 An idling engine uses more fuel and on it reduces cooking time and energy use. Junction Creek’s mission is to rehabilitate Myth and Mirrors Community Arts produces more pollution than a moving Also, match the pot size to burner size to Junction Creek into a natural asset of the www.mythsandmirrors.ca vehicle. The best way to warm up an engine avoid energy waste. If you are only boiling community that will support a healthy Laurie McGauley 674-0282 is to start up and drive right away small amount of water for a drink such as ecosystem. Since 1998, Junction Creek Brings people together to find meaning Ten seconds of idling uses more fuel than tea or cup of soup, use microwave to heat has been leading garbage cleanup days and purpose in our experiences through turning off and restarting your engine. instead of electric burner. throughout the year whereby all members reflection, dialogue and collective creation. of the community can come and help Some of their artistic environmental projects Cooperative Fresh Water Ecology Unit Grassroots Economic Opportunity volunteer to clean up the creek and include sculptures from recycled items as http://coopunit.laurentian.ca Development and Evaluation (GEODE) participate in the Adopt-a-Creek program. well as murals to raise awareness about [email protected] www.geodesudbury.org Junction Creek. 675-3861 [email protected] Light up the World- Sudbury CFEU’s purpose is to understand the 670-8920 www.lutw.org/project_CostaRica.html Nickel District Conservation Authority functioning of industrially damaged aquatic As a Community Economic Development David Wiwchar- Lasalle Secondary (NDCA) ecosystems. The CFEU provides research organization GEODE is committed to [email protected] www.nickeldistrict.ca opportunities in the fields of restoration examining and developing programs which Since 2003, David has participated in the 674-5249 ecology, environmental science, and aquatic consider the environmental and social Light up the World project providing solar The NDCA is a community based resource management. Programs include impact of economic development. GEODE panels and energy efficient LED lights environmental agency that oversees the Adopt-A-Lake program. offers two programs which fit in with to rural farmers in Costa Rica that would flood control, hazard land management, environmental sustainability. The Stepping otherwise not have access to affordable environmental planning and provides fast fact: Stone program helps entrepreneurs start and renewable energy. More than 200 environmental education programs to Canadians are the second highest per capita or expand a small business. The Rideshare people will receive this system. March increase public awareness and concerns for users of water in the world, averaging out program organizes rides for children break of 2006 , 17 students from Rainbow the environment. A range of educational at an astounding 335 litres per household who need transportation to medical and Schools are going to Costa Rica to deliver programs is offered at Lake Laurentian per day! recreational appointments. Bus tickets are the systems. Conservation Area for all teachers and provided and/or volunteer drivers transport students. Lake Laurentian Conservation parents and children as necessary. Area has 950 hectares and is a place that gives everyone a chance to experience a scenic natural area.

3 4 fast fact Sudbury Naturalists food and environmental Northern Organic Research Development Barrels of crude oil produced each day in [email protected] resources Corporation (NORDC) Canada: 2.22 million, or 6,300 oil tanker Marlies or Dieter 522-3185 www.nordc.ca trucks. Tonnes of coal produced in 2001: 70 Sudbury Naturalists have been learning If you ate today, remember to thank the [email protected] million, or 1.6 million rail cars. about and exploring nature in Sudbury for farmers! Chris Caron 855-8884 over 25 years. The Sudbury Naturalists’ NORDC will focus on building Rainbow Routes purpose is to learn about, enjoy and work Community Shared Agriculture -Wanup organizational capacity as well as a pilot(s) www.rainbowroutes.com to protect nature. Being a member of the [email protected] to develop the organic agricultural industry [email protected] Sudbury Naturalists allows you to enjoy Amy Hallman 522-1536 in . NORDC’s mandate Debra McIntosh 674-4455 ext. 4603 wonderful lectures with guest speakers on Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) in an is to carry out research, educational and Rainbow ROUTES Association, a not-for- all sorts of topics in the natural environment approach to growing and purchasing food promotional activities directed at increasing profit organization, is committed to the and the chance to join nature field trips. products in which the farmer and consumer the knowledge and understanding of development, management, use and Free lectures are the second Tuesday of the are working cooperatively. In a CSA, the organic agriculture to both farmers and preservation of the Trans Canada Trail month starting October 2005 and are held farmer grows food for a predetermined consumers in Northern Ontario. for the City of Greater Sudbury. Today, at Marymount Academy. group of consumers. The consumer pays Rainbow ROUTES is the lead advocate the farmer up front for the season to help Northern Vegetarian Society (NVS) in developing the Trans Canada Trail in Wild At Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre pay with up front costs such as tools, seeds Ivu.org/nvs Sudbury. Programs include the annual www.northernontario.org/wilatheart and labour. This way the farmer gains a [email protected] Turkey Trott run/walk in Sudbury. [email protected] guaranteed market; the consumer gains Pat Laplante 692-9322 Alison Muckle 692-4446 high quality, fresh food, as it becomes The Northern Vegetarian Society’s purpose be a keener Wild at Heart is a wildlife refuge centre, available and is able to connect with the is to help the people of the Sudbury Region For improved safety, have reflectors on established over 20 years ago in affiliation farmer that produced the food. adopt and maintain a healthy vegetarian your bicycle, and have lights on your bike at with the Walden Animal Hospital. lifestyle. We define vegetarianism as the night and wear an approved bicycle helmet. The centre provides emergency care, Market Square practice of not eating meat, poultry or fish surgical intervention, ongoing treatment “Come for the freshness, stay for the fun” or their by-products, with or without the Source Water Protection Program (NDCA) and rehabilitation for numerous local www.downtownsudbury.com use of eggs or dairy products. The group [email protected] wildlife species. The focus of the centre [email protected] organizes various activities throughout the The NDCA is responsible for promoting is to provide the opportunity for the 674-5115 year, such as vegetarian pot lucks, intro to and coordinating source water protection reintroduction of injured or orphaned Market Square is home to the Sudbury vegetarian cooking classes, discounts for planning--the process by which a animals back into their natural habitat. Downtown Farmers’ Market from early May members in certain stores and a lending community protects drinking water at This organization relies on volunteers and to the end of October. You can purchase library located at SBENI office at 131 Regent the source before it gets to treatment. donations to help support the work of homemade & home-grown products such Street. Protecting our sources ensures that there saving the lives of fellow wild creatures. as fruit, vegetables, jams, honey, maple is enough clean water for our current and syrup, ethnic foods, fresh baked good and The Foodshed Project future uses. fast fact breads, smoked fish and meat. Market www.foodshedproject.ca In Canada, according to the Committee on Square hosts a variety of special events, Email: [email protected] the Status of Endangered Species in Canada and also provides a community facility at Doreen Ojala 523-2467 (COSEWIC), more than 450 wild animal an affordable rate to help promote small The Foodshed Project promotes a and plant species are considered “at risk.” businesses and not-for-profit groups. sustainable food system that ensures the Over 40 percent of these species are in Market Square is here to help promote quality of our air, land and water resources, Ontario, which represents 167 species. healthy, local eating habits. as well as local reinvestment within the

5 6 food system. They support projects such Northern Ontario Agri-Food Education & individuals and organizations within our fast fact as community gardens, food preservation Marketing Inc. is a non-profit organization; community. We provide a safe environment Electronic waste is made up of computer workshops, and children’s environmental since 1981, they have been dedicated to for consumer/survivors to build skills and equipment, phones, VCRs, televisions, projects. They distribute the Climate increasing consumers’ awareness of the confidence. If you would like to donate stereos and small appliances. This type Friendly Food Planner. Ontario agri-food industry, highlighting a computer instead of it going to landfill of waste is accumulating in Canadian northern and local production. Programs please contact NCRD. landfills rapidly--more than 140 000 tonnes fast fact include agriculture in the classroom (Agri- of electronic waste. That’s equivalent to A food mile is a way to measure the Days), producer training workshops and Computers for Schools Ontario (CFSO) the weight of about 28 000 adult African distance food travels from the “farm to your seminars at conferences. In the summer www.computerforschoolsontario.com elephants or enough uncrushed electronic fork.” Buying local helps to reduce CO2 time, they host a display booth at the [email protected] waste to fill up the Skydome every emitted during transportation i.e. fruit from Sudbury Farmers’ Market where you can Marc Gascon 521-6037 15 years. Niagara Falls is 516 km or 124 kg of CO2 find current information and sometimes A national program that takes back compared to from New Zealand 14, 300 km speak with volunteers. computers and refurbishes them for this means that 3432 kg CO2. schools and other non-profit organizations. fast fact Sudbury is the distribution centre for all of The Sudbury–Manitoulin Food The idea of organic gardening is to work Northern Ontario. CFSO requires computer Security Network in harmony with nature, to use natural donations of Pentium II or better and communities.mysudbury.ca/sites/ methods and replenish the soil and printers. foodsecurity/default.aspx excludes the use of chemical fertilizers. 523-2567 fast fact The Sudbury-Manitoulin Food Security be a keener Sudbury Distribution Centre at College Network is a broad-based coalition of Use natural pest control alternatives for Boréal has refurbished 15,104 computers and social, economic, health and environmental ants by blocking entry holes. Sprinkle dried recycled 11,200 computer pieces since 2001. groups that focus on issues that relate to mint, chili powder, or borax and icing sugar This represents 429 metric tonnes deviated developing greater food security in the where they enter. from local landfills. Sudbury and Manitoulin . The current focus of the network is to create a waste and recycling Heartbeat of the Earth Community Food Security Report Card to [email protected] support the implementation of the Greater Northern Computer Recycling Depot Melanie Laquerre 897-3374 Sudbury Food Charter. (NCRD) An environmental community group in www.nisa.on.ca Val Caron, that organizes garbage clean-up fast fact [email protected] events in addition to environmental benefit Cotton uses about twenty-three percent of 675-9193 ext. 8266 concerts. the world’s insecticides and more than ten The computer-recycling depot is a program percent of the world’s pesticides. that runs out of the Northern Initiative for Social Action. NCRD is a program which Northern Ontario Agri-Food Education and aims to provide meaningful and socially Marketing Inc. (NOAFEM) valued work/training opportunities for www.norontagrifood.org consumers of mental health services. [email protected] We receive, repair and clean donated Pat Marcotte 694-4396 computers, then donate them back to

7 8 government groups and advisory panels The Ministry of the Environment is examples of hazardous waste: responsible for protecting clean and safe Antifreeze for the city of greater sudbury air, land and water to ensure healthy Batteries (small or large) 2 communities, ecological protection and Chlorine Bleach sustainable development for present and Herbicides/insecticides Earth Care Sudbury Land Reclamation Program future generations of Ontarians. Old propane tanks www.greatersudbury.ca www.greatersudbury.ca Old medicine [email protected] [email protected] Pollution Hotline 1-866-MOE-TIPS Thinners Barb McDougall-Murdoch Tina McCaffrey Spills or Emergencies 1-800-268-6060 Fluorescent light tubes 671-2489 ext. 4650 671-2489 ext. 4605 Public Information Centre 1-800-565-4923 Compact florescent light bulbs Earth Care Sudbury is a collaboration of For over 25 years, this program has Expired medication over 100 community partners working replanted over 8 million tree seedlings fast fact together to implement the Earth Care and has helped to rehabilitate over 3,300 Energy equivalent saved for every tonne of fast fact Sudbury Local Action Plan – a plan that hectares of land and watersheds through recycled paper is 1,440 litres of oil. 1 litre of motor oil can contaminate 200 will make the City of Greater Sudbury continued liming and tree planting efforts. million litres of water. cleaner, greener, healthier and more Programs includes working with schools Sudbury & District Health Unit sustainable. The plan outlines initiatives and and/or community groups that are Environmental Health Division fast fact priorities that have been identified by the interested in volunteering to plant trees or www.sdhu.com Sudbury Toxic Taxi can do anywhere community and the Earth Care Sudbury reclaim land. 1300 Paris Street between 20-30 pick ups of Household partners. Current programs include the Sudbury, ON P3E 3A3 Hazardous Waste in one day. Community One Tonne Challenge, an Anti- fast fact (705)522-9200 Idling Campaign, and a number of Strategic In 2004, Sudbury sent 1,718 tonnes of 1-866-522-9200 Waste Division City of Sudbury Energy Initiatives. aluminium to be recycled, 613.75 tonnes of fax: (705)-677-9607 www.greatersudbury.ca steel and 1,718 tonnes of glass to be trucked www.sdhu.com 673-BLUE(2583) Lake Water Quality Program to St.Louis, Hamilton and . Has numerous programs to help citizens www.greatersudbury.lakewaterquality Toxic Taxi reduce their waste and contribute to reuse Lana McKinnon be a keener 560-9019 and recycling and help make Sudbury 671-2489 ext. 4604 Make sure to properly rinse containers 1853 Frobisher Road (off of Falconbridge) greener. You can organize a few friends and The Lake Water Quality program is to ensure they will be recycled and not Is a program offered by the City of Sudbury participate in some of these programs: designated to monitor lake water quality thrown out for the blue box program. Buy that will pick up your household hazardous Adopt-a-Bin Program, Adopt-a-Spot, Adopt within the City of Greater Sudbury as well a composter ($42.80) at the recycling depot waste for FREE if you cannot drop it off at a Road. Contests such as Clean Sweep Blitz, as support local lake stewardship groups. on Frobisher Road and reduce your waste. the depot. All you need to do is call and Perfect Blue Box recycling. Sudbury Programs include the Shoreline Home make an appointment. Clean-up Blitz are ways to clean your Visit Program. Ontario Ministry of the Environment- community and possibly win some prizes! Northern Region fast fact fast fact http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/ The Average Canadian Household creates “Never doubt that a small group of By protecting our water, soil, and air Sudbury District Office 20-40 litres of Household Hazardous Waste thoughtful, committed citizens can change we ensure a safe environment for food 199 Larch St. Suite 1101 (HHW) each year. Hazardous wastes are the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that production and consumption for our Sudbury ON P3E 5P9 substances that can be found at home or at ever has.” – Mary Mead children and future generations. Toll free from area codes 705/807: 1-800- work. They are products that are corrosive, 890-8516 flammable, reactive and toxic. Tel: (705) 564-3237 Fax: (705) 564-4180

9 10 advisory panels for the city VETAC Vegetation Enhancement Technical of greater sudbury Advisory Committee green recreation www.greatersudbury.ca Advisory Panels for the City of Greater Peter Beckett 675-1151 ext.2259 3 Sudbury are made up of community VETAC has been the volunteer advisory There are many opportunities here in Laurentian University Clubs: volunteers, experts and councillors-- group to the City’s Land Reclamation Sudbury to reconnect with nature in an The Bouldering Club www.greatersudbury.ca Program for over 30 years regarding the “out-of doors” setting. You don’t need to Introduction to rock climbing club re-greening efforts. The group meets drive far to enjoy the natural spaces in our [email protected] Bicycle Advisory Panel (BAP) monthly and is working towards increasing northern environment. Right here in your The Expedition Club Jeff Pafford 983-5705 ext. 240 environmental awareness of the restoration own backyard there are many opportunities Offers a variety of outdoor expeditions Advisory panel to the City to help and re-vegetation of the City of Greater to participate in a variety of events that are [email protected] implement a safe and attractive bicycle Sudbury. non-motorized, fun and help reduce our The Kayak Club transit system that links communities across ecological footprint on the earth while Introduction to Kayaking lessons the City of Greater Sudbury. fast fact having fun and learning new outdoor 522-2137 The fossil fuel energy saved from recycling leadership skills. There are also many Sustainable Earth Club fast fact one aluminum beverage can is enough to provincial parks surrounding Sudbury that Dedicated to helping the world become A bicycle is legally allowed to operate on run a television for 3 hours. offer many outdoor recreation and camping sustainable through environmental roads in Ontario under the Ministry of opportunities. awareness. This is a group for anyone who Transportation. Slower moving vehicles Lake Ramsey Advisory Panel (LRAP) wants to support environmental initiatives should stay close to the right of the road. Advisory panel to the city regarding the Environmentally Friendly Golf Course at Laurentian University and in Sudbury stewardship of Lake Ramsey. 6th Avenue Golf Course (Lively) at large. Citizens’ Advisory Panel on Agriculture Provides technical advice and community www.sixavenuegolf.com [email protected] (CAPA) leadership. A golf course that is a member of the Promote the retention of land for Audubon Society and practices efficient Laurentian Nordic Ski Club agricultural purposes and to recognize and watering and minimal use of chemicals and www.laurentiannordic.com/ promote agriculture as an important means pesticides. [email protected] of expanding economic base. 560-1068 Girl Guides Canada- Sudbury District Greater Sudbury Lake Improvement 2107 Lasalle Blvd Onaping Falls Nordic Ski Club Advisory Panel (GSLIAP) 675-7777 www.onapingfallsnordics.com/ www.greatersudbury.ca/lakewaterquality [email protected] [email protected] Lana McKinnon One of founding principles of guiding is 671-2489 ext. 4604 to value the natural environment. Part of Partners in Eco-Adventure Tourism (PEAT) The GSLIAP is a panel that is made up being a Girl Guide is learning leadership, www.peat.on.ca of community volunteers, water quality life skills, and outdoor skills as well as [email protected] experts and councillors, who provide advice environmental responsibility. Girl Guides PEAT is a co-operative of eco-tourism on matters relating to water quality and lake offers a wide variety of adventure programs adventure travel companies that works stewardship for the City of Greater Sudbury. for women and girls of all ages. There are together to bring you, your friends and 35 units in the Greater Sudbury area. New family the best in wilderness travel, eco- volunteers are always welcome. Girl Guides lodges and educational opportunities in Store (Open Tuesday 11-5pm, Thursday 1- Sudbury and . 6pm) Accepts donations for crafts and has many books on making nature crafts. 11 12 fast fact Sudbury Horticulturalist Society The International Ecotourism Society groups.msn.com/ environmental events defines ecotourism as “responsible SudburyHorticulturalSociety and initiatives travel to natural areas that conserves the [email protected] 4 environment and improves the well-being 524-0670 There are a variety of different Envirothon of local people.” www.ecotourism.org SHS is dedicated to the beautification environmental events and happenings in www.ontarioenvirothon.on.ca of the Sudbury area. Members benefit Sudbury. For children as well as the Chantal – [email protected] Scouts Canada Sudbury from newsletters, meeting with speakers, general public. Environmental Olympics for high-school www.scouts.ca workshops, annual garden trips and the students in both French and English school [email protected] plant sale at the Garden Festival held at 1st Annual Children’s Water Festival boards all across Ontario but is hosted by 116 Durham Street the Market. The Plant-a-Row Grow-a-Row www.cwec.ca/eng/Festivals/Calendar.asp Science North. It is a hands- on competition [email protected] program is where gardeners plant an extra For students in Grade 3 in English& French whereby students learn about forestry, 524-8540 row to grow fresh produces and donate September 26,27 & September 28,29, 2005. aquatics, soils and wildlife and is put on by A program for people between the ages of them to the local foodbank. Hosted by the Sudbury District Health Unit, the Ontario Forestry Association. 5-26. The outdoors is an essential part to Visit: www.growarow.org Nickel District Conservation Authority and English competition – April 26, 2006 the Scouting programs. Excursions include Science North. French competition – April 28, 2006 hiking, camping, tree planting and other Sudbury Rowing Club Provincial competition – May 10-13, 2006 seasonal sports to help encourage a healthy www.sudburyrowingclub.ca ‘Cover Your Assets’ Workshop and active lifestyle. Sudbury Scout Shop [email protected] Pat 694-4396 National Cell Phone Collection Program— offers a variety of camping equipment and 522-8117 A one day workshop hosted by Northern through “Pitch IN Canada Campaign” gear. Ontario Agrifood Education and Marketing Greater Sudbury Public Libraries has a Cell Sudbury Ultimate Club Inc. dealing with liabilities of not-for-profits phone Collection Program that is part of a Sudbury Biathlon Club Ultimate Frisbee Winter Tournament in Ontario. April 22, 2006. National campaign for “Pitch-IN Canada.” [email protected] March 4 and 5th 2006 They accept old, new, broken or working 692-0967 www.snowplate.com Light Up Costa Rica cell phones. Cell phones are refurbished [email protected] [email protected] or remanufactured to “as new” condition Sudbury Canoe Club 675-2359 Hunger Strike for Light will be an all night and this is used as a fundraiser for the www.canoeclub.sudbury.on.ca event at Lasalle beginning after school on community group. $1.00 is received for [email protected] Spirit of the World Drumming the 27th of October. Funds will be used every cell phone handset reused. 673-6032 [email protected] to purchase solar lighting systems through Jeff Stewart 671-6290 “Light up the world.” Lo-Ellen Highschool Environmental Sudbury Cycling Club Spirit of the World Drumming has a drum Conference www.sudburycc.ca circle and for the price of the membership Organic Farming Conference – NORDC Terry Pagan 522-8178 Chris Pritchard 692-0904 you get three workshops that teach you Chris Caron 855-8884 [email protected] a variety of drum styles including West December 2nd & 3rd in Sudbury. Theme High school environmental club organizes Walden Cross Country Ski Club African, Brazilian and Cuban. The sessions is “The New Farm” and will include various an environmental conference for other high waldenxc.tripod.com are for fun, healing and education. speakers on organic food production. school students. Instruments are provided at the workshops Conference is open to the public. Sudbury Rocks Running Club if you do not have your own drum. www.sudburyrocks.ca 560-0424

13 14 Organics Competition variety of environmental activities within Susanne Harvey 524-5377 their school and in the community. Why [email protected] not start an environmental club in your green transportation 1st Annual Organic Lawn Competition community or school? 5 for people interested in natural lawn care Climate change is producing more natural Ontario Northland Train alternatives. Past event was July 2005. St-Charles College—Mr. Burns disasters and fluctuations in weather. www.ontc.on.ca Email:[email protected] Reducing single passenger vehicle trips also 1-800-265-2356 Roots and Shoots Ecole secondaire Macdonald Cartier— reduces green house gas emissions. Using Franco Mariotti 522-3701 Marc Aubin the bus, carpooling, cycling and walking to Ontario Northland Bus Service www.sciencenorth.on.ca/rootsandshoots Email: [email protected] work also reduces local air pollution and is www.webusit.com 7th Annual Roots and Shoots conference for Sudbury Secondary—Fiona Lawrence good for an active and healthy lifestyle. Try 854 Notre Dame Ave. students from grades 4-12 in both French Email: [email protected] using alternative modes of transportation at 524-9900 and English October 18 and 19, 2006. Lo-Ellen high school—Terry Pagan or least once a week to and from work, school Joanne Boudreau or recreational activity. Another way to Via Passenger Train Sudbury Soil Study Email: [email protected] reduce our dependence on fossil fuels is by www.via.ca 1-866-315-0228 [email protected] using alternative fuels such as biodiesel and 1-888-842-7245 www.sudburysoilsstudy.com LaSalle Secondary—David Wiwchar ethanol gas. 2070 Lasalle Blvd. – Sudbury Junction The Sudbury Soils Study is a three year, Email: [email protected] 233 Elgin St. – Sudbury $5 million human health and ecological risk Carpooling Websites assessment examining potential impacts Helpful hints and opportunities to create fast fact of metals in soil to human health and the your own carpool in your area. Biodiesel is non-toxic, biodegradable natural environment in Sudbury. The public www.autotaxi.com and produced from renewable resources is invited to participate in the process by www.carpool.ca such as used vegetable oil, canola oil, soy attending public meetings. www.carpooltool.com based oil and produces virtually no CO2 in www.carsharing.net comparison to fossil fuels. Ugliest School Yard Competition www.carsharing.ca Wayne Hugli 693-2476 www.autoshare.ca More information on alternative fuels [email protected] www.greenfuels.org/ Hosted by Vegetation Enhancement public transportation options www.biodieselcanadainc.com/ Technical Advisory Committee. www.aboutbiodiesel.com A competition for schools to win a school City of Greater Sudbury Public Transit www.theinfoexchange.org/energy.htm yard makeover. Last year’s competition 675-3333 www.veggievan.org was held on June 17, 2005 and 21 schools www.greatersudbury.on.ca/transit participated. Bus services and pricing information for City Gas Stations with alternative fuels of Greater Sudbury. Environmental Clubs in Schools MacEwens has an ethanol blended gas Many schools are involved with greening Greyhound Bus option (North Bay, Sturgeon Falls). their activities and infrastructure through www.greyhound.ca For other locations visit: energy audits, clean up days, re-greening 854 Notre Dame Ave. www.macewenpetrol.com/cnr.asp school yard and fundraising activities. 524-9900 The following is a short list of high schools Mr. Gas also offers ethanol blended gas have a “green club” where students do a www.mrgasltd.ca/stationlistings.htm

15 16 Looking to set up a pilot biogas project Sunshine Energy green living in Northern Ontario that uses municipal, Don Taylor green businesses industrial and agricultural waste to create 702 Regional Road 55, Lively 6 electricity and heat sources. 1-877-733-2718 Since 1994 has been in sales, service and The following is a list of small businesses An all around healthy living store that sells Enviro Energy installation of solar energy equipment & that offer a variety of different many different environmental products Jean Marc Pitre supplies. environmental products that are good for including detergents, soaps, foods and 665-3589 you, your health and the environment. natural beauty care products. [email protected] alternative green building Every day we buy different products that Provider of renewable energy options range from the food that we eat, clothing The Wellness Shoppe for solar systems that are off the grid for Canspec Inspection Services Inc. that we wear to even the products we use 2037 Long Lake Road Unit A10 residential and commercial facilities. Fraser Rees for cleaning our homes. All of our choices 522-2339 688-8433 affect our environment and by buying [email protected] Pro-Sol Energy Systems [email protected] ‘green’ products you too can help lessen Carries a lot of products that are chemical Andre (Andy) Giroux www.canspecinspection.com our ecological impact on our environment and fragrance free, biodegradable. Also has 1277 Kingsway 2107 LaSalle suite 306 and help keep our community healthy and a recycling program whereby you can bring Sudbury, P3B 2E9 Sudbury P3A 2A3 green by becoming a green citizen in our back empty bottles purchased at the store. 560-3387 Conducts energy assessments for residential day to day life. Think globally and act locally. [email protected] homes. There are also grants through the Walden Natural Foods and Country Market Since 1999 has been providing alternative Energuide Home Inspection program to health food stores 702 Regional Road 55, Lively energy systems using propane and homeowners who implement the energy 692-0486 solar for energy needs for RV’s and cottages saving measures as a result of the energy Durham Natural Foods Since 1992 has been selling organic in the Sudbury area. Also provides free assessment. 1191 Montrose St. products, organic chicken and dairy items consultation for people. durhamnatural.com and breads and promotes healthy eating Gagnon Renewable Resources Inc. 566-3820 and lifestyle. Repower Wind Corp. RR # 2 Since 1978 they have been carrying a full Theo Peters Gore Bay, Ontario P0P 1H0 line of organic food products and body fast fact 2939 Belisle Drive 705-282-2909 care products including soaps, vitamins and Spider plants and aloe vera plants absorb Val Caron P3N 1B3 Gagnon Renewable Resources Inc. is a minerals. many toxins. The more plants the better. Phone 897-2215 cell: 562-7343 Canadian company focused on providing Baking soda in open containers absorbs [email protected] innovative and eco-friendly solutions to all Paris Natural Food Store negative odours in the house and fridge. Looking to set up a wind turbine forms of waste management. They have 1500 Paris Street manufacturing plant and help build up the proven technologies for the aquacultural, 522-8891 alternative energies wind industry in Canada. agricultural, industrial and municipal Carries a complete line of natural sectors. food, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic, Custom Bio-Gas Inc Solargen III naturopathic supplements and cosmetics Warren Maskell Kurt Johnson be a keener www.bea-biogas.com 839 Lorne Street Sudbury P3C 4R6 Use compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) Healthy Living Store 1351 Highway 144 673-5775 which use 75 percent less electricity than (Rainbow Centre Downtown) Chemsford P0M 1L0 For the past 18 years has been a renewable standard light bulbs. They cost more to buy 40 Elm St. Unit 121 855-0539 energy supplier selling a complete balance initially, but save you money by reducing 1-866-764-7744 [email protected] of solar systems, small wind generators and energy used. 669-1895 selling LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lights.

17 18 Green Building Consultant and Structural green products Home Depot Already picked or pick your own. Open May Engineer 1500 Marcus Drive 1 till Sept. 8, 8 am till 8 pm, 7 days. After Aaron Dent, Halsall La Boulangerie Du Village Sells composters 11 cubic foot $44.97 September 8th call or email. 674-8520 ext.25 Bob Wyant (Seasonal), programmable thermostats [email protected] 104 Durham Street help reduce your energy bill ($10-$300), Planet Earth Organic Landscaping As a LEED (a worldwide green building Makes a variety of pastries, breads in an compact fluorescent light bulbs, low flow Ersin Abddullah certification system) Professional, Aaron is artisan manner versus industrial baking. shower head, low flow toilets, composting 669-8275 able to consult on residential green building Uses organic flour and other products toilets (special order), tankless water [email protected] projects as well as large commercial whenever possible. heaters.Home depot offers free energy Provides organic gardening services and projects. He has worked as a sustainable efficiency workshops to the public. organic lawn care advice to Sudbury design consultant on 3 LEED buildings, and Bazura Bags residents. has provided structural design for a straw Melissa Belan Island Ink Jet bale house in Wanup. www.bazurabags.ca New Sudbury Shopping Centre Power Assisted Bikes 869-1748 560-1384 www.powerassistedbikes.com Straw bale house construction [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Pierre and Susanne Leffler Bazura Bags are bags that are made from Refills ink cartridges and refurbishes laser 669-1419 698-9068 recycled juice packs from the Philippines. toners. Those that do not work are sent to Has a variety of styles of power-assisted [email protected] The bags are made from material that is head office to be recycled. bicycles to help you get around town. With Building a straw bale home in Greater non-biodegradable and would end up in no cost for gas, insurance, licence plates Sudbury in Wanup and are interested in the landfill. Ink Well Sudbury and a little more power to get up those working with others who would like to try a Downtown Rainbow Centre hills... all you need is your helmet! hand at straw bale building in Sudbury. Body Shop 40 Elm Street Claire Seguin 675-6700 Village International Sudbury Taylor Made Home New Sudbury Centre, 1349 LaSalle Blvd. [email protected] 139 Durham St. 522-2736 560-4473 Your complete on-site inkjet and toner 524-2999 Sudbury’s most energy efficient home A value-driven, global retailer of naturally- refilling centre that uses environmentally A not-for-profit store that offers Fair-trade builder. The only active R2000 builder in inspired skin and body care products. They friendly, non-toxic ink to refill cartridges. coffee and crafts from developing nations Northern Ontario. Builders of the Sudbury have a long history of campaigning on Better for the environment and saves you around the world. Envirohome, an award winning house with social and environmental issues. money. Open to all businesses and to the ultra low energy consumption and which general public. provides a healthy indoor environment. Hemp Home Fashions Envirohome is at 808 Arnold Street in 524-3412 Josephine’s Vegetables Sudbury. 404 Westmount Ave. G93 www.dinosaur1.homestead.com/Contact_ Sudbury P3A 5Z1 Us.html fast fact [email protected] 3316 St. Laurent St. (on Valley View Rd ) Chemicals in a home come from sources Markets products made from hemp such Greater Sudbury such as commercial cleaning products, as face cloths, towels, and hemp twist & 705-897-6302 garden chemicals and supplies such as tuck towels for hair. These products are [email protected] paints, solvents and can be in personal care manufactured in Sudbury. No herbicide since 1982! They grow peas, products like nail polish or harsh cleaners. lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and much more... They also offer recipe suggestions.

19 20 Habitat for Humanity Restore Value Village www.habitat.ca 525-2339 reuse centres 450 Notre Dame Scott Murray-Store 799 Notre Dame 7 manager Accepts second hand clothing, books, [email protected] giftware, and household goods. Every day items end up in landfills in Bicycle Doctor 669-0624 Canada. We need to start reusing items 522-2368 Sells used building materials which be a keener before they are recycled. One option Is your bicycle working? Bike doctor makes reduces items being sent to landfills. This Donate your used books to libraries, is to reuse building materials as well as housecalls. Rapid repairs. Pick up and store generates revenue for building new community centres or retirement homes clothing that is second hand. There are delivery available. Habitat for Humanity homes in the Greater for others to enjoy. Instead of buying a many opportunities to find what you are Sudbury Area. new book, why not try borrowing one looking for without having to pay the high Canadian Diabetes Association–Clothesline from the library. environmental cost and price for new. 524-8700 Jarrett Value Centre Remember someone’s trash could possibly 1639 Lasalle Blvd 760 Notre Dame Ave rental options be your new treasure. Items that are broken Sudbury, P3A 1Z8 525-5100 such as bicycles and appliances can be Will pick up used clothing, shoes or toys. Receives community donations of goods. Pete’s Rentall fixed and made as good as new. Instead There are many drop-off boxes in the Available home pick up or drop locations. 673-7383 of buying a certain item like a BBQ for that Sudbury area where you can donate your 315 Lorne St. special event, why not rent. There are also items. All proceeds from selling these Phase Two Clothing Rents a variety of items from barbeques many rental options in Greater Sudbury. items go to research and programs for the 747 Notre Dame to fine china. Diabetes Association. For drop box locations 524-0949 fast fact or to arrange a free pick up please call. Canadian business selling quality recycled Rent-n-Party Landfills in North America are filling up clothing. 560-1366 so quickly that they are closing at a rate of Freecycle www.rentnparty.com about 1 per day. Give away reuseable items for free Play it Again Sports 842 Notre Dame Ave. in Sudbury 900 Lasalle Blvd Event rentals for special occasions. Bell World Store www.freecycle.org 566-1236 New Sudbury 560-6660 We carry a full line of new and used sports Brady Square-671-3181 be a keener equipment, and you may also trade-in your Accepts old cell phones and donates them Think carefully before you buy—do you used equipment to increase your discount to a women’s shelter really need it? Can you borrow or share on the purchase of products in our store. or rent it? Can you repair items instead of be a keener throwing them out? Salvation Army Thrift Store Instead of throwing out items that you no 634 Notre Dame longer need, have a garage sale, donate Grama’s Corner 525-2433 them to a local group or drop them off at a 1769 Regent Street Accepts furniture items bed frames, reuse centre. 522-0304 dressers, mirrors, night stands, couches, [email protected] pots and pans, dishes, kids toys and Sells second hand ladies, children and clothing- ensure all items are in good maternity clothing on consignment. working condition.

21 22 notes online environmental 8 resources ontario environmental websites David Suzuki Foundation www.davidsuzuki.com Clean North- Sault- Ste- Marie Earth Day Canada www.cleannorth.org www.earthday.ca Composting Council of Canada Ecological Footprint www.compost.org www.ecofoot.org/ Environmental Issues in Northern Ontario Environment Canada’s Green Lane www.northernontario.org/ www.ec.gc.ca Environment/1_Environment.htm Facilitator Environmental Stewardship Green Ontario www.greenshift.ca www.greenontario.org Government of Canada Northwatch- North Bay www.Onetonnechallenge.gc.ca www.web.net/~nwatch/ Greenpeace Canada Ontario Environment Network- North Bay www.greenpeace.ca www.oen.ca Online Environmental Magazine Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition- www.life.ca Sudbury Online Reuse Centre www.healthycommunities.on.ca/ www.2good2toss.com Ontario Straw Bale Building Coalition Pembina Institute www.strawbalebuilding.ca/ www.pembina.org Ontario Sustainable Energy Association Planetfriendly Environmental Website www.ontario-sea.org/ www.planetfriendly.net Recycling Council of Ontario Pollution Probe www.rco.on.ca www.pollutionprobe.org Sudbury Basin Environmental Networking Sierra Club of Canada Initiative www.sierraclub.ca www.mysudbury.ca/Communities/ Sierra Legal Defence Fund Index/Directory.htm?TaxomomyId= www.sierralegal.org 1737 World Wildlife Fund www.wwf.ca canadian environmental websites other useful websites Canadian Alternatives Journal www.alternativesjournal.ca Meatrix Online Video Canadian Grassroots Store www.themeatrix.com www.grassrootsstore.com Store Wars Online Video www.storewars.org/flash

23 24 keen to be green submission guidelines what is the sudbury basin environmental networking The Keen to be Green guide is not an exhaustive list and welcomes initiative? submissions for a future edition. The Sudbury Basin Environmental clothing we buy, mode of transportation we If you know of a green organization, club or business to add to this Networking Initiative (SBENI) is a research use to get around to the products we use guide, please contact us at: project. Since September 2004, SBENI has for cleaning our house. All of our choices been doing research on the environmental affect our environment and by becoming Sudbury Basin Environmental Networking Initiative/ groups, projects and initiatives in the an eco-citizen you too can help lessen our Programme de réseautage environnemental du bassin de Sudbury Sudbury Basin, and looking at networking ecological impact on our environment and Mail 131 Regent Street, Suite 4 Tel 705.674.1685 opportunities among environmentally help keep our community healthy and Sudbury, Ontario P3C 4C1 concerned groups which could help sustain green! Email [email protected] Fax 705.674.5732 environmental activity in the area over the longer term. references submission form “Keen to be Green” is the result of talking Ecosource Mississauga with different groups throughout the Green Guide 2004 Organization ______research stage in the Sudbury area. This www.ecosource.ca Contact name ______guide is intended for use by the community at large. We have the power to become Encyclopedia of Natural Healing: Address ______more involved with environmental A Practical Self-Help Guide, 2nd Edition. ______issues through participation in groups, Siegfried Gurshe, MH Telephone number ______and by becoming more informed about environmental concerns. We also make credits Fax number ______environmental decisions each day, when Email address ______we choose which products we buy and Graphic design Website address ______how much we consume. We can reduce Terra Designs www.terradesigns.ca our consumption, reuse products rather Description ______than throwing them out, and choose to use Printing ______more environmentally friendly products and Crocodile Press Inc. www.crocodilepress.ca ______services that don’t harm our health, other 100% Post consumer recycled paper, animals’ health, or our environment. Rolland Enviro Edition. your info Name ______There are many ways in which people can Editors Telephone ______become involved in environmental activities Phillip Penna, Doreen Ojala, in our community, and in which groups Monique Beaudoin, Brennain Lloyd Email ______can become more effective by working with one another. This guide is to provide Research information so that citizens of Greater Nathalie Gara-Boivin thanks for taking the next step to becoming a green citizen! Sudbury can become “eco-citizens” in SBENI-PREBS Coordinator Please note While we appreciate your recommendations SBENI/PREBS reserves the right to our every day lives. Everyday we make Heather Miklovich refuse any submission. Inclusion is not guaranteed. many choices from the food that we buy, Volunteer Assistant

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